Podcasts about Gordie Johnson

Send us a textGet Ready To Groove: Why Brass Camel Is The Band You Need To Know About Right Now!#newmusic #progrock #progfunk #camel #newalbum After successfully criss-crossing Canada three times on the strength of a word-of-mouth reputation and a hard-earned live following, Vancouver-based Brass Camel return with their second full-length record: Camel. Clocking in at 40 minutes across just six tracks, the album is an unapologetic artistic statement from a band whose sound resists easy classification—equal parts progressive rock ambition and deep-pocket groove, with no shortage of swagger, surprises, and soul.Their self-styled “prog-funk” sound may raise eyebrows on paper, but as multiple Grammy-winner Fantastic Negrito put it: “They sound like a funky Rush.” Or, as Big Sugar frontman Gordie Johnson (who also guests on the record as the group's Zappa-tinged “cat whisperer”) once declared, “Brass Camel…man, they're good worldwide.”Following their 2022 debut Brass, the band doubled down—both on the road and in the studio. Camel is the result of that momentum: two 11-minute bookends, four shapeshifting shorter tracks, and zero interest in playing it safe.Website: https://www.brasscamel.ca/epkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brasscamelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brassycamelApplemusic: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/brass-camel/1629161926Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59HNn8uI1RIbWzmPUy5pFm?si=54e041a98f934c34&nd=1&dlsi=aa86680918574875Bandcamp: https://brasscamelband.bandcamp.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCx1fnIXz40ZxIBAWmmjXtjg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCx1fnIXz40ZxIBAWmmjXtjg Thanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

Hi everyone! Here's part 2 of my interview with Gordie Johnson from BIG SUGAR. In this episode we continue to go deep into his career, delving into all his albums after signing with A&M Records. With super radio-friendly songs such as Turn the Lights On, Diggin' a Hole, The Scene, If I Had My Way, Better Get Used to It, Roads Ahead and the classic anthem All Hell For A Basement, Gordie achieved 3 PLATINUM awards for the albums Hemi-Vision, Heated and Brothers and Sisters, Are You Ready? We also touch on the reasons why Gordie left Canada to live in Austin (where he co-founded the ‘cowboy metal' band, Grady), his eventual return to Canada, his bout with carpal tunnel and his seemingly never ending tour of all Canada's beautiful provinces. We end our conversation with Gordie's advice on getting started as an upcoming musician/artist. Always insightful and with great stories to tell, this chat with Gordie was truly a special one for me because of our shared history and the renewed interest in the album 500 pounds, thanks to JACK WHITE.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everyone and welcome to another episode of the Talk Music podcast!WOW I'm so excited about this one as my guest is GORDIE JOHNSON from BIG SUGAR! Gordie Johnson has earned numerous gold and platinum records with his band Big Sugar, and as producer/musician with Gov't Mule, Taj Mahal, North Mississippi Allstars, Toots Hibbert, Dennis Alcapone, Leroy Sibbles, Willi Williams, Nashville Pussy, Joel Plaskett, The Trews and Default. We chat about why JACK WHITE recently proclaimed the album 500 Pounds as the BEST blues-based album to ever come out of Canada! (also my first gold album on my Hypnotic label!) Gordie goes into detail about how he originally met Jack as a kid at a gig in AUSTIN, TX when he was the drummer for the band GOOBER AND THE PEAS, opening for BIG SUGAR. Jack burned out his 500 Pounds cassette and, a couple of decades later, was excited to re-release the album on his THIRD MAN label, letting the entire world know how much it meant to him growing up. We also go deep into Gordie's early beginnings, how I ended up signing him to my label and co-producing the BIG SUGAR debut album, earning the EDISON award in Holland for best blues album. Further discussion revolves around how BIG SUGAR broke wide open with the video for “Sleep in Late," and that exposure resulted in opening gigs for BB KING, ARETHA FRANKLIN and RAY CHARLES! We then delve into the making of the 500 pounds album and how Gordie worked his magic in the studio. Enjoy part one of his long, illustrious career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featured Songs: 00:38 - Gov't Mule - 02-23-24 - Whipping Post -  Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater - Austin, TX*  15:53 - Kitchen Dwellers - 02-25-24 - The Crow and The Raven - Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, WA  21:43 - moe. - 02-27-24 - Buster - Jam Cruise -  Miami, FL** 38:16 - Dogs in a Pile - 03-02-24 - Feel Like a Stranger - Colony, Woodstock, NY  48:45 - Greensky Bluegrass - Up On The Hill Where They Do The Boogie - 03-03-24 The Sylvee - Madison, WI  * with Gordie Johnson and Duane Betts ** with Mike Dillon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Sugar's Gordie Johnson talks about hanging around with ‘Uncle Charlie' during the Rolling Stones' Toronto rehearsals, Keith Richards stealing CDs from his duffle bag, enjoying relaxed table-talk with Eric Clapton, sharing enchiladas & Modelo Especials with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, getting a superlative comparison to Eddie Van Halen courtesy of Joe Satriani, Rush's Alex Lifeson gifting his double-neck guitar because it was affecting his golf swing, Mrs. Johnson's need for an ice cream bar leading to close friendships with the Black Crowes' Chris & Rich Robinson, backing up Molly Johnson as she opened for Ray Charles at the Ontario Place Forum, his ex-Air Force Dad surprisingly chaperoning him to see Rush at Detroit's Cobo Hall, and why his litmus test for a great show is whether everyone sweat through their underwear! Brampton On Stage presents Big Sugar at The Rose on Thursday March 21st! For show info & tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/42Ti8R9 For everything Gordie Johnson and Big Sugar, please go to https://www.bigsugar.com/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a few episodes that we are taking out of the freezer and heating up nicely for you. I sat down with my old pal Tony D a while back and had a great chat. Have a listen! Guitars! Muddy Waters! Guitars! Ken Hamm! Guitars! Gordie Johnson! Guitars! Touring Europe! Jeff Healey! Guitars! Also, this podcast ain't gonna suck itself, so please donate at PayPal.Me/gogoguitar if you are able. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message

Colleen Rennison and Wide Mouth Mason Both with fine new albums   First hour Colleen Rennison.  Year after year one of the voices to keep an eye on in Vancouver, then Austin, Texas. Formerly the lead singer of No Sinner and a self-admitted artist living a life of booze and partying that bordered on harmful – to self and career. Finally, back in Vancouver, Colleen has found friends who've cared for and helped her recover and do what she was meant to do – write and sing. New album Persephone. not named after the tug. Finally, she's put all the gifts together. Man, is this a good album Check out I Do. Colleen brings tales of dark times and new hope. The second Guests are Shaun Verreault and Safwan Javed – Wide Mouth Mason They have released a new album Late Night Walking They are always pushing forward. Finding a new edge to their music. For example,  one track, Minus 2 Minutes features Joey Landreth on guitar in the left channel only, with Shaun on the right. and Safwan right down the middle. On the album with them Gordie Johnson and Ryan Dahl.

WELCOME TO B-SIDES AND BEERS EPISODE 88! TONIGHT WE'RE TALKIN GORDIE JOHNSON AND BIG SUGAR!

On today's episode I interview JW-Jones. He's a Juno nominated singer/songwriter and blues guitarist who just released his 12th album "Everything Now" which was produced by Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar. https://jw-jones.com If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/8k0pZVgIbvg Leaving a like, a comment, a review or subscribing would really help the podcast to gain momentum and be a source of positive content for as many people as possible! Thank you for your support!                                                                         You can find all my social media links to connect with me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/joelmartinmastery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your friend and ally,                                                                                                                                           Joel Martin                                                                                                                                     We've Got Time by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

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Jimmy is making peeled chicken - Free beer on flights - No smoking in New Zealand - The Edmonton Sovereignty Act - Worms in your scrotum - Gordie Johnson from @Big_Sugar_Music

Time to get your real Christmas Tree? Here are some tips. Harry and Meghan, the Netflix documentary is out today. Failed SNL auditions. Come Together Covers. And part 2 of our chat with Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar ahead of our Unsilent Night at the Phoenix Friday.

Airline Pet Peeves and phones on flights. RIP Kirstie Alley, Gaga's dog walker shooter, rockers first jobs. Gordie Johnson chats Unsilent Night this Friday with Big Sugar. Are tweens the most annoying people on the planet? And it's Work Christmas Party season...don't be a grinch!!

Welcome back Kotter! We say "Hi to Gordie Johnson, the lead singer from Big Sugar, today! Gordie is an award-winning producer on top of being one of the best rock, and blues musicians to ever come out of Canada. He's touring Canada in December in support of the "Heated 20th Anniversary and can get your tickets at www.BigSugar.com Gordie lives in Austin (everyone lives in Austin) now and if he's not making music he's producing and playing with the likes of the Black Crowes, Warren Hayes, ETC. The Stones are huge Big Sugar fans and Gordie shared a unique relationship with Charlie Watt. Gordie also played with Lochlin Cross so in a sense, Lochlin played harp with the Stones. Kinda. Will Loch get a Cameo at Big Sugar's Edmonton show?? We ask Gordie. A new study said 42% of us take our phones into the bathroom. As someone who refuses to go the bathroom without his phone, I explain why and how Big Bathroom is helping losers like me take their phone to the bathroom as a relaxation aid. We explain. And while we're on the subject of shitting.

On today's episode I interview Gordie Johnson. He's the singer, guitarist and principal songwriter for the platinum selling and 5x Juno nominated band Big Sugar. https://www.bigsugar.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/V-MDAXQh8E0 Leaving a like, a comment, a review or subscribing would really help the podcast to gain momentum and be a source of positive content for as many people as possible! Thank you for your support! You can find all my social media links to connect with me at: https://linktr.ee/joelmartinmastery Your friend and ally, Joel Martin We've Got Time by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Toronto Mike curates this "best of" episode as he shines a light on a visit from musician Gordie Johnson, founder of Big Sugar.

What's the importance of the relationship between the artist and the manager? Good ones , bad ones, who got ripped off and who made the money? How does it work well and how does it go wrong? Who fired theirs? First big break: How did bands get theirs? Your most important Gig . How people get discovered. Great stories about artists big breaks including a long shot tale of one that Tom discovered who's big break involved a cassette. We look at a “ Canadian Gem” you should re visit where the album has some of the biggest Cdn names involved in it behind the scenes like Bryan Adams. In “Under The Radar” Tom features a 16 year old making some noise and getting to be a finalist in European awards already. Andrew 's “Best of...” doc recommendation is of a newly rediscovered festival called the black Woodstock . Andrew and Tom argue over “Best…Vocalist ”. Can there be only one? Can you compare genres... rocker verses Pop singer? Whats your pick? Bands and artists discussed: The Rolling Stones, Elvis, Kazzer, Gordie Johnson, Prism, Bryan Adams, Ally Cribb, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Robert Plant, Chris Cornell of Soundgarten, John Anderson, Sly and the Family Stone, Big Sugar A Multi Platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music. The focus is both Canadian and Global. Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album. Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie. The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.

Something terrible happened.  The derecho thunderstorms that left parts of southern Ontario without power for two days on May 20 also left me without a podcast episode.  The file containing part two of my chat with Nick Walsh was lost in the power outage, and while I've been trying to recover it since, it's gone. Very, very disappointing, but Nick graciously agreed to do it over again so you can find out what his NSTS selected songs were. However, Nick's schedule is busy, so it may be a while. In the interim, I've decided to share a previously unreleased episode from 2018 I did with Big Sugar frontman Gordie Johnson about the upcoming tribute show for his recently-deceased bass player Garry Lowe. Gordie was calling in from his car and I initially shelved it because of the sound quality, but it's actually not bad at all.  Cheers everyone.  

This week's episode is certainly a great one for any guitarists out there! First up, Canadian Musician Editor-in-Chief Mike Raine chats with award-winning Canadian classical guitarist Emma Rush (3:45) about the making of her latest album, Wake the Sigh. It brings to light a collection of relatively unknown female-written guitar compositions from the 19th century, including works from Emilia Giuliani, Delores de Goñi and Julie Fondard — a professor of guitar in Paris, France. As Emma explains, putting Wake the Sigh together wasn't as simple as listening to old recordings and re-recording them. No, she spent a couple of years researching these classical composers and uncovering their masterful compositions, which went on to inspire the 43-minute work. 14 of the 17 tracks were never-before recorded, so the Hamilton-based musician is technically the first to ever release them. As well, she recorded the whole album on a replica of a 19th century Stauffer guitar. After that, we share a special treat for any rock guitarists! Canadian Musician writer and guitar expert Hal Rodriguez chats with Big Sugar's Gordie Johnson (25:00). Together they geek out about guitars and a bunch more. Gordie dishes on what he's learned from hanging out with Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes), Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band), and Joe Satriani; and what it was like having Rush's Alex Lifeson record parts for Big Sugar's latest album, Eternity Now.

Two of the best story-tellers you'll ever hear. Big Sugar's Gordie Johnson seems to be well versed in everything cool, including cars, guitars and BBQ. He shares some memories about vehicles he's owned, including THE Charger...that one, from the cover of Hemi-Vision. Calgary's Scott Fea attracts adventure and good times, and he's telling us on this one how his Plymouth Valiants brought him some of both. As always, Auto-Biography was recorded at Communal Creative Studios.

In the conclusion of my chat with Gordie of Big Sugar we discuss the difficulties of working under a major label, writing/recording Heated, making music videos, his time in Grady, how Willie Nelson helped him become an American citizen,  the new Big Sugar record and more.So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow our official playlist on Spotify and Apple! Also, if you want to support the podcast, visit https://www.patreon.com/ravedrool, subscribe/follow the podcast wherever you're listening to this and give us a positive rating and review! https://www.twitter.com/RaveDrool/https://www.facebook.com/RaveDrool  https://www.instagram.com/RaveDrool/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbtw_jN4pSaz1pystngg0_w/featured https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qsfgN0vkbyJ9FShN9rLie?si=2b92d8aeb2984bb8https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/rave-drool-a-chronicle-of-90s-canrock/pl.u-8aAVXpehxELMaWMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/71419784?ref=studio-promote   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ravedrool)

In this episode we get back to the Toronto music scene (via Austin, Texas) to chat with the great Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar. In part one, we talk about the role Molly Johnson played in getting his first record made, being in a side project with Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies),  developing the Big Sugar sound, hanging out with Charlie Watts, the "rockucation" of the great Garry Lowe & more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow our official playlist on Spotify and Apple! Also, if you want to support the podcast, visit https://www.patreon.com/ravedrool, subscribe/follow the podcast wherever you're listening to this and give us a positive rating and review! https://www.twitter.com/RaveDrool/https://www.facebook.com/RaveDrool  https://www.instagram.com/RaveDrool/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbtw_jN4pSaz1pystngg0_w/featured https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qsfgN0vkbyJ9FShN9rLie?si=2b92d8aeb2984bb8https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/rave-drool-a-chronicle-of-90s-canrock/pl.u-8aAVXpehxELMaWMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/71419784?ref=studio-promote  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ravedrool)

Huzzah! Part 2 of our sit-down with Gordie Johnson is here, hear for your ears. And your eyes too if you wish to watch our episodes of The Road The Stage over on the Bo's Bar & Stage YouTube Channel. What're you waiting for? WE'VE GOT THE STORIES. Seriously though, tune in and enjoy the rest of this chat, featuring more stories from the man behind Big Sugar. This was a blast and OUR FIRST IN-STUDIO interview since TRTS began at Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer, Alberta. Watch it. Stream it. Download it. Eat it with breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or your midnight snack. It's all yours.

We finally did it! Our first in-studio interview on The Road The Stage and it features Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar. Big Sugar exploded on the scene back in the 90's and has had a long history since then of corralling incredible musicians under the helm of Gordie, who tells us all sorts of stories from the early years to the latest Big Sugar projects - as well as some of the unbelievable collaborations and memories he's got. Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels asked him about his years producing, honouring those who've already gone, singing to cows and lots more. It was such a good chat that we went REAL long and you'll be able to catch Part 2 (TWO?) next WEDNESDAY! Recorded live at Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer, Alberta. WATCH/STREAM/DOWNLOAD and please subscribe to the Bo's Bar & Stage YouTube

Gordie and I talk about the 25th anniversary of Hemi-Vision, his latest album, Eternity Now, and the amazing FREE content he's been releasing over the pandemic  I also talk to him about my first Big Sugar show, he talks about some of his earliest gigs, and some of the things he enjoys outside of music, like cooking and cars. Find everything Big Sugar @ www.BigSugar.com   Catch all episodes on https://TheLaunchpadPodcast.com, and find J-man on social media:   ➤ https://Facebook.com/TheLaunchpadPodcast ➤ https://Instagram.com/Jman_is_alive ➤ https://YouTube.com/Jmanisalive ➤ https://Twitter.com/Jmanisalive   "Take care, be well & love simply because you can"

On this episode we chat with guest Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar. We talk about life in Texas, his career and Tube Tops!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/HzUF8BG12cIBig Sugar Website

Derek Fildebrandt had a great, extended chat with Canadian legend Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar.  Big Sugar's music is distinctively Canadian and their song All Hell for a Basement has evolved into something of an Albertan anthem. 

Austin Texas based keyboardist J. Stiles is known for his working with Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar, but that's just a bit of the story of the go-to player who's vibe is as chill as his heart is big, and talent immense, on vintage keyboard instruments and feel-good melodies and vocals.  Otherwise known as Crystal Finger, Jay brings along drummer/backing singer Kolston Gogan from Collingwood Ontario, and performs and tells stories about his residencies in Austin clubs and lots more.  A must for lovers of keyboards, ska, reggae, soul and a good time. Support the show: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-build-wild-woods-blue-performance-studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Mouth Mason brought their storm of blues and funk out of Saskatchewan like a prairie blizzard, and have continued to adapt with the winds that have directed them. In 2000 the group released their highly regarded, Juno nominated album ‘Stew’, which has been the groups funkiest album to date. Safwan Javed of WMM joins the DTP to tell us about ‘Stew’s 20 year anniversary and the road that led to its creation, what Gordie Johnson brought to the table as a producer, and opening for AC/DC.  We also discuss the groups 2019 album ‘I Wanna Go With You’ which sees WMM taking on a much more classic blues vibe, so what influenced this decision, how has their stage show changed, and so much more in this episode of the Desert Tiger Podcast.  

Guitarist, songwriter, producer and frontman for the mighty Big Sugar, Gordie Johnson joins me on the show this week. Gordie has been creating amazing sounding records since the early 90’s when Big Sugar exploded out of the Toronto blues and jazz scene. Almost 30 years later, Big Sugar has just released another great new album. Gordie relocated to Austin years ago, and has worked out of his studio there, making his own records, as well as working in the studio and on the road with other artists like The Black Crowes, Taj Mahal, Gov’t Mule and Warren Haynes. I’m encouraging listeners to call in this season, and at this point I’m hoping to hear from people about their experiences, good and bad, with starting to play or experience live music again. Join in and leave a message at 615-375-6318 anytime! If you want to skip straight to the interview, it starts about 10 minutes in. Enjoy my interview with Gordie Johnson, and please subscribe to the podcast. Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com

This week on the Richard Crouse Show Podcast: My guest today isn't a psychic but fifteen years ago in a book called “Pandemic,” he wrote that the world was well overdue for a killer virus. On the Richard Crouse Show Podcast I speak with Daniel Kalla, an emergency room doctor, the head of the ER department at St. Paul's hospital in Vancouver and the author of bestselling books including his most recent novel “The Last High.” We talk about his pandemic prediction, why we have been lucky as a planet and if he ever feels like a character in one of his own books. Then... as the lead guitarist and singer for the platinum selling Big Sugar my next guest has employed his signature six string stomp to giant hits like “Diggin' a Hole”, “The Scene”, “Turn the Lights On” and “Roads Ahead.” Gordie johnson zooms in from his Soundshack Studios, just outside of Austin, Texas to discuss Big Sugar's new album “Eternity Now,” their first in five years, his love of doubleneck guitars and how being in isolation is kind of like being a musician on the road.

This week on the Richard Crouse Show Podcast: My guest today isn’t a psychic but fifteen years ago in a book called “Pandemic,” he wrote that the world was well overdue for a killer virus. On the Richard Crouse Show Podcast I speak with Daniel Kalla, an emergency room doctor, the head of the ER department at St. Paul’s hospital in Vancouver and the author of bestselling books including his most recent novel “The Last High.” We talk about his pandemic prediction, why we have been lucky as a planet and if he ever feels like a character in one of his own books. Then... as the lead guitarist and singer for the platinum selling Big Sugar my next guest has employed his signature six string stomp to giant hits like “Diggin’ a Hole”, “The Scene”, “Turn the Lights On” and “Roads Ahead.” Gordie johnson zooms in from his Soundshack Studios, just outside of Austin, Texas to discuss Big Sugar’s new album “Eternity Now,” their first in five years, his love of doubleneck guitars and how being in isolation is kind of like being a musician on the road.

Who should not write a children's book - The Dance Off - A massive summer event is cancelled - Catching up with Gordie Johnson of @Big_Sugar_Music to find out about the bands new album out today & what he's been keeping busy with

Hello and welcome to episode #44 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive! Today’s guest is Jason McCoy who with The Road Hammers has won 5 Canadian Country Music Awards, a JUNO award, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year.  They are the best selling Canadian country band of all time. Before The Road Hammers, Jason was already a very successful solo artist winning the CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year twice, 3 SOCAN Song of the Year awards, 19 CCMA nominations and 5 Juno nominations. In 2006, he was awarded with the Global Artist Award at the CMA Awards in Nashville. Jason recently announced the development of the We Are 1 World Project with the release of the song ‘We Are One’, a powerful message of hope, recorded by renowned musicians and singers in isolation from across the world. The COVID-19 virus started with one person and has spread to all parts of the globe, affecting the health and well-being of the entire planet, and “We Are One”, is a song of unity, to celebrate the power of one, together in isolation.The first version of the song ‘We Are One’ is being released from Jason McCoy and Friends, which included Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies, the Harlem Gospel Choir, Tim Hicks, Deric Ruttan, Gordie Johnson, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, and many more. With all proceeds from the song going towards The Red Cross COVID-19 Relief Effort, including International Red Cross and Global Citizen, “We Are One” aims to create awareness, hope, joy and raise much needed funds and demonstrate The Power of One.For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/044

The Paltrocast continues with episode 12 and, this time around, Darren Paltrowitz sits down for three engaging interviews with artist, manager and radio host Lido Beach's Scott Waldman, Genesis co-founder Steve Hackett, and Big Sugar frontman (and producer) Gordie Johnson.

Gordie Johnson is the lead singer,guitarist, and writer for rock acts Big Sugar and Grady. Gordie discusses Big Sugar's late bassist Garry Lowe who passed away in 2018. Remembering how Gordie managed to eventually recruit the bass player of his dreams, and talking about the tribute show the band has planned to celebrate Lowe's life, that will feature various other musicians joining together to cover various Big Sugar classics. Gordie also takes some time to discuss his various projects, Big Sugar's next album ( it's a space rock opera!!!), and his vision to use various recordings from past sessions to create new memories with one of his greatest collaborators and friends.

Hopping on the time machine for great moments / Gordie Johnson and Stephane from Big Sugar / Jeremy Taggart from his Our Lady Peace days / Danko Jones rocks / Carla Collins laughs / Old friends throughout like Meredith Shaw and Jason.

Classic moments combined with extra fun worth the tape / Gordie Johnson, Big Sugar, legend / Looking back at extra segment gems, featuring Steph Tolev, Jamie Watson, Todd Shapiro and good old Kyle / Dan Hill explains gracefully why we touch sometimes.

Better get used to it! Gordie Johnson, lead singer and double neck guitarist from Canada's Big Sugar, joins Barry and Matt on Outta The Park Sessions. Gordie touches on a myriad of topics, including the genesis of the band, opening for the Rolling Stones, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and guitars that "have songs in them." Guacamole and the tensile strength of metal are all discussed along the way. Gordie is thoughtful and concise in an insightful interview. Matt goes out of studio for Crazy News, whilst Barry talks Kieth Richards. A Pause for Thought talks Cannons. The guys tee up Sunday's interview with former Blue Jays broadcaster, Jerry Howarth. Whoa! We better stop here... Just listen to the show. Lock it in...

Various interviews of note combined with interesting Extra segments / A special call from listener Barb from Indiana, plus a visit from former Intern Edris / Intern Ben on meeting Humble for the first time / Kashian, a funny interview from deep in our archive / Gordie Johnson eating breakfast, and also his music.

Due to some technical glitches and a poor audio quality on the last upload, I have joined the two part interview with Danny as a full length intyerview with the man behind the guitar. Danny Roy is the guitar slinger for Thunderfunk, former multi-instrumentalist for The Divorcees and the Melanie Morgan Band, bass player for Love Guns, and current guitar tech for Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar. The two get down and deep about the music industry, the east coast of Canada and the Scene.   https://www.facebook.com/THUNDERFUNK-22022682763/ http://thedivorceesband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Melanie-Morgan-Music-150570901699938/ https://www.facebook.com/Love-Guns-500600686624683/ http://bigsugar.com/

Due to some technical glitches and a poor audio quality on the last upload, I have joined the two part interview with Danny as a full length intyerview with the man behind the guitar. Danny Roy is the guitar slinger for Thunderfunk, former multi-instrumentalist for The Divorcees and the Melanie Morgan Band, bass player for Love Guns, and current guitar tech for Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar. The two get down and deep about the music industry, the east coast of Canada and the Scene.   https://www.facebook.com/THUNDERFUNK-22022682763/ http://thedivorceesband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Melanie-Morgan-Music-150570901699938/ https://www.facebook.com/Love-Guns-500600686624683/ http://bigsugar.com/

Due to some technical glitches and a poor audio quality on the last upload, I have joined the two part interview with Danny as a full length intyerview with the man behind the guitar. Danny Roy is the guitar slinger for Thunderfunk, former multi-instrumentalist for The Divorcees and the Melanie Morgan Band, bass player for Love Guns, and current guitar tech for Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar. The two get down and deep about the music industry, the east coast of Canada and the Scene.   https://www.facebook.com/THUNDERFUNK-22022682763/ http://thedivorceesband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Melanie-Morgan-Music-150570901699938/ https://www.facebook.com/Love-Guns-500600686624683/ http://bigsugar.com/

Sean Burns is an old friend. Originally from Oshawa but transplanted to Winnipeg. Burnsy is a Country/Canadiana, Singer/Songwriter musician. While visiting Saskatoon Ross and Burnsy catch up over beers and weed cookies. They go deep on music and life and their lives in music. Burnsy was born into it. For real. Listen to two journeymen musicians who have spent nearly two decades between them, slugging it out in the trenches. Real talk about the real music industry. Not the Record industry. The MUSIC industry.

Last September during Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton NB, 95.7 The Wolf held an in studio series where they interviewed performing artists. One artist scheduled was JJ Grey. I asked the station manager if they would allow me to interview him. They agreed and I had a rare opportunity to sit with one of my favourite singer/songwriters and front men and discuss music and life. We dug deep and found a fantastic conversation that touches on live performance, songwriting and what it means to connect. Enjoy.

Last fall I had the opportunity to sit down with Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar/Grady fame. We chatted about the Toronto scene he came up in, Songwriting, studio work and more. Always elusive, Gordie was generous with his time. I really enjoyed our chat and only wished I had more time to get through all my questions. This week's episode features the songs, "Universal Vampire" from Calling All The Youth as well as "Wild Ox Moan" from 500 lbs.

Last fall I had the opportunity to sit down with Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar/Grady fame. We chatted about the Toronto scene he came up in, Songwriting, studio work and more. Always elusive, Gordie was generous with his time. I really enjoyed our chat and only wished I had more time to get through all my questions. This week's episode features the songs, "Universal Vampire" from Calling All The Youth as well as "Wild Ox Moan" from 500 lbs.

While in Saskatoon last fall I performed as the feature guest, one evening, in the theatre production "Life, Death and The Blues". The play was and is, excellent and I was moved to have a conversation with the star and author, Raoul Bhaneja. We had a long enjoyable chat that discussed a variety of topics. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you do as well.

This episode of Conversations With PASSION! features conversations with Big Sugar frontman Gordie Johnson and Meditation Leader Davidji

Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar and Grady fame joins us on this week's show. Big Sugar is set to return to the spotlight with the release of "Yardstyle" - 13 tracks of languidly-paced, percussion-heavy acoustic reggae. The album is set to drop on April 15 thorugh eOne, and Gordie fills us in on the approach taken for this release and other things he and the band have going on for the first half of 2014. Also, we're thrilled to bring you a CM Academy session with songwriter Ralph Murphy, who has penned hits with the likes of Ronnie Milsap, Randy Travis, and Shania Twain. He'll give us some tips taken from his songwriting bible, "Murphy's Laws of Songwriting" on what goes into writing a hit.

Beardo and Spinner play a varied selection of cover tunes with a left-handed Canadian salute with some rockin' blues from Gordie Johnson.